From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Typed memo outlining the status of various vehicle component issues and design considerations.
Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\I\May1922\ Scan2 | |
Date | 10th May 1922 guessed | |
(3) HEAD LAMP WIRING. This was dealt with on N.sch. 1243. BROKEN STEERING BOX. We are awaiting broken box before altering the design. BATTERIES. X.4414 This is a matter which it appears can only be decided under conference. BRAKE SHOES. This has been dealt with under the heading of "brakes". NUMBER PLATE FIXING. We have a scheme in hand which will be ready in a day or two. DISMANTLING OF TOP ROCKER COVER. We should like some further information about this as according to our drawings the cover comes off quite easily. We would like to be sure that the Autovac tank is in the place instructed on the drawing. BRAKE MECHANISM. The springiness of the front brake has been dealt with on N.sch. 1217. REAR AXLE FAILURE. This is the first intimation we have had of this, and we are going into the question. [Faint handwritten notes at bottom, including:] DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}? MCH E3181d 38+28 | ||